Adjunct Faculty, Physics - General Education - Online Campus
About The Position
The General Education department in the College of Undergraduate Studies is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct/ Subject Matter Expert (SME) faculty positions to join our current dynamic faculty to facilitate our undergraduate courses. We offer a wide range of undergraduate courses that prepare our undergraduate students for sought-after careers in psychology as well as for a seamless transition into our graduate program upon completion of their Bachelor’s degree. We are seeking a faculty member to develop and teach Physics courses within our General Education curriculum, serving students on pathways toward advanced professional and graduate degrees. These courses include: General Physics I, General Physics I Lab, General Physics II, General Physics II Lab. Online courses at The Chicago School are taught through the Canvas learning management system. Prior to teaching, all new adjunct faculty members will participate in our 7-week Teaching Online Pedagogy and Standards (TOPS) course, which covers best practices and new developments in online teaching and learning.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Physics or a related field (required)
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Physics or a related field (preferred)
- Prior undergraduate teaching experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Facilitate student learning through discussions and assignments aligned with course syllabi
- Provide timely, substantive, and constructive feedback
- Respond to student inquiries and support student success
- Develop or provide supplemental instructional materials, as needed
- Offer at least one synchronous learning opportunity per term
- Participate in departmental meetings and virtual events (e.g., open house) at least once per term
Benefits
- generous paid time-off
- medical and dental coverage
- company-paid life and disability insurance
- retirement plan with employer contribution
- multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development
- regular employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
